We celebrated valentines at Tei An on a Friday night. It was very busy but not loud, we were sat at the "bar" The entire experience was equally polished and delicious. Instead of the omakase, we opted to order dishes we knew we would like. The shrimp tempura is large, you only need one piece per person. The Negitoro was my absolute favorite as always. The soba dipping sampler is new to me, I've only ever had the traditional sauce. I loved each sauce and highly recommend! The chicken katsu and A5 Wagyu were perfectly prepared and very tender. My only gripe is the nigiri were not the freshest. I would totally return. read more

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Second time here. Compared to the first time, we were not as impressed. We enjoyed most of the dishes, except we're not so sure about the bolognese and carbonara. We wish we haven't ordered two of those in the same order. We felt very heavy after eating. And also, we felt like both dishes did not highlight the soba well. The premium sashimi set was just as amazing but we prefer to order all sashimi separately next time as what we have done in our previous visit. We liked what we order during our first visit, so we wanted to try something different this time. However, after this experience, we would still come back again but we will stick with the basics. Shout out to Ace for his excellent service and all the other staff as always :) read more

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The food and service both deserve a 1-star rating. We ordered yaki udon and a regular udon. The broth tasted bland, like something was missing, and the yaki udon was extremely average--honestly, I feel like I could make something better at home. I also ordered one piece of anago sushi for $16, but it was very small and even smelled off. The king salmon had a fishy odor, and while the uni was creamy, it didn't taste fresh at all. On top of that, the lady at the reception didn't greet customers at all--neither when they arrived nor when they left. It really made me wonder why she was even standing there. Overall, it was a very disappointing lunch experience. read more

Such a peaceful and relaxing visit! From the moment I walked in, I knew I was going to enjoy my meal. The ambiance is welcoming and warm with soft lighting. I really loved the design of the seated bar top, which made it very easy to visit as a party of one. I truly thought, "I'm very excited about this!" And it was exciting! An establishment highly recommended by the local industry population. I, personally, followed the server's guidance with what to offer. An order of the "Today's" Sashimi, followed by a hot bowl of Soba in the Soy Dashi Broth with A5 Mizayaki Beef (the same beef cooked on the hot rocks). I felt completely satisfied with this order. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite, down to the wasabi. The only thing that kept from rating this experience a solid 5 is the unexpected service I (did not) receive. I'll preface -- I'm not at all needy, and don't need much attention. I came to enjoy the food, not to expect engagement from staff. However, having spent years in the service industry, I could not describe notable service here. Not specifying the water is an additional charge (I was served a whole bottle, which I would not even drink half of), without an option for tap, isn't what caught my attention (as it did for another reviewer). That's not a bother at all, and I actually respect that the options are filtered water you'd pay for (the focus, again, is the food). What did catch my attention is the VERY different treatment given to visiting chefs/industry members compared to guests. I get it, chef to chef, you want to welcome your colleagues and take care of them; however, the moment another member known to the industry stepped foot (sitting just two seats away from me) it was made very clear that providing remotely any sort of service was of interest. Of course, the chef brought course after course, as a courtesy to the visiting industry guest. It was quite beautiful to watch, and often made me smile, but then I realized -- the chef didn't even come over once or even acknowledge that I was there with even a look (and I was one of 7 people there total). Similarly, the bar keeper went over and poured complimentary champagne and sake...not even a glance. Other members of the FOH staff also went over, not even a consideration that another guest was just seats away. Even my own servers. They only came by to clean up my plate once it sat there empty. Unfortunately, I decided against the tea and dessert. I, eventually, felt uncomfortable and thought it was best to leave and provide the space to the other guests (as I, eventually) turned out to be one of the final guests there. Luckily, I intended for a quieter and more independent experience. read more

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Visited Tei An to celebrate a birthday and early Valentines Day. My rating would be a strong 3.5 so I rounded up. The positives: We fairly enjoyed most of their dishes and the crab risotto was the star of our meal. The aroma of the crab was spectacular and we were craving more. The white seaweed salad was very unique-- something we haven't tasted. You can tell the soba noodles are delicately hand made each morning. Finally, the sushi has one of the highest qualities in the area. The negatives: The only dish we regretted ordering was the Kinako Ice. It basically tasted like an extra sweet vanilla scoop ice cream on top of a pile of honey. The black sesame mousse was better. Our meal seemed a bit overpriced for what we got and when we checked our bill, we understood why-- they charge you for EVERYTHING. They don't have tap water so you pay $8 for bottled water. Plus they ask you if you want wasabi for your sushi-- duh? $6 for wasabi, $8 for root wasabi, and even charge you for extra ginger. I wish they mentioned or stated it on their menu that everything has an extra charge. Overall, I was glad we finally tried Tei An as I know it was recognized by the Michelin Guide and it was on my list for a while. However, I don't think we would return for such a value. read more

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The first word that comes to mind is WOW! Great restaurant, amazing vibe and ambience. The service was A+. The quality of all the 7 courses was absolutely incredible! Many food options and chefs choices. Would absolutely return. read more

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Rather than soba and sushi, I decided to try their hot dishes like curry short rib on rice and tempura shrimp for lunch. This ended being my favorite dishes at Tei-An. So while Tei-in is known for great sushi and soba, my favorites are actually their cooked rice dishes and we love their tempura shrimp! read more

Tei-An - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

What an experience this was! We got the 7 course dinner option. It is totally worth it. You leave satisfied and full. The employees knew a lot about the menu and where the ingredients came from. They also knew some of the culture things and shared them with us. Expensive but understandably so. Just be cautious of the unknown charges. read more

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Luxury experience, quiet dining area, and the most authentic Japanese dishes. The pork and shrimp shumai was good, and the crab chawan mushi had an interesting gelatin texture but also good. I loved my warm soba carbonara noodle but didn't realize how many shimeji mushrooms came with it- thankfully my husband ate a bunch of them for me lol. The REAL star we both just adored was the cold soba sampler with the 4 different flavors. That was just fantastic. Wonderful service. Just had a disappointing time in the restroom the toilet wasn't working correctly and was confusing. read more

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This place was a delight! We had the large beautiful private room which had so much space at this massive rectangular table. The non-alcoholic drink with matcha (I cant remember what was mixed in with it) was phenomenal. Every dish was excellent, especially the tempura--and they did amazing things with corn Tempura, which i have never had! I will say the one meh thing was the particular soba they selected for us wasn't as palatable to me--the soba was kind of weak and not great. Service on the slow side. But overall an excellent experience! read more

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spectacular Japanese food. A few items that you won't find anywhere else Extremely good vibe and expert staff read more

Tei-An - sushi - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Went back to try Tei-An one more time since we didn't try any of their soba dishes last time, and perhaps it wasn't fair. For appetizers, we enjoyed the negitoro roll special, which were six pieces of maki topped with buttery-fatty negitoro. Delicious. But you'd expect as much as the dish was $28, making each slice about $5. Insane. The salmon collar was delicious and highly recommended at $16. We ordered the hot dipping soba with duck, and they said they went ahead and put the duck breast into the broth for us, which did make it more overcooked, but the broth was very flavorful and the noodle texture was perfect. If I could write one PSA for this restaurant - please do not order the tea-rimisu - the earl grey tiramisu. It is egregiously misnamed, it is simply a bowl of marscapone cream, no layered cookies, nothing. I am not sure why they insist on serving it with a choice of honey or caramel, because it's already so rich, because THERE IS NOTHING TO CUT THE CREAM. Easily one of the worst desserts ever. On the other hand, the black sesame mousse was delightful, not too rich, and a perfect end to dinner. I am still on the fence about this restaurant. I find it a bit pretentious in feel, but the service is honestly not that nice or attentive. There is no option for tap water - you have to pay $8 to drink bottled water. It's too expensive for what it really is. I don't know if I will be back a third time. read more

We got food poisoning after dine in. Food is mediocre. Very long wait. Service is slow. At this price level, this restaurant does not meet any expectations. read more

We went for our anniversary dinner and tried soba noodles for the first time because that's what they're known for according to our server. My husband really enjoyed the soba noodles, and I had the sashimi sake, kampachi and madai. We also had the white seaweed salad, which was probably the highlight of my meal, but I was a little disappointed that a Michelin recommended place had such a lackluster dessert. We went with our server's recommendation for the so that flavored ice cream and it was icy but not creamy. Service was average at best. read more

Tei-An - Disappointing soba ice cream - Japanese Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Eating here was a great experience. The place itself had a low-lit, very refined kind of ambiance with amazing service. The soba noodle sampler is a must try - this was my first time ever having anything like this, and it truly blew me away! The sauces each have their own flavor profile but compliment each other so well and the noodles themselves had the most perfect chew. It was also cool how after you finish the noodles they pour hot water into the remaining sauce and you can drink it like a broth. The curry udon was also fantastic - perfect if you want something warm and hearty. The hot rock beef was melt in your mouth with the perfect touch of marinade and the tableside experience is cool. I also did like the crispy-tei an shrimp - the size of the shrimp and crunch alone make it worth trying, but I will say it was a little oily and not salted enough (in my opinion). The skewers were alright, definitely a good piece of meat but I could've opted for something else. Very yummy food overall, I hope to be back sometime! read more

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I will start with the positive. The heated toilet seat like they have in Tokyo was delightful. The food was fine. I had sashimi, my husband had short ribs. It was overpriced but comparable to the area. But the service was so bad that I would not come back. Even though there weren't that many people there, the service was slow, impersonal and the only question I asked of the waitress, she wasn't sure of the answer. Frankly the wait staff was more interested in visiting with what was probably an off-duty staff member sitting near by. And to add insult to injury, two items were on my bill that we did not order. We will not be back. read more

Made a reservation for classic omakase. We were confused since we thought this would be the authentic omakase but we sat at a table instead of a countertop and there were no sushi chefs. We asked for countertop table and the servers looked confused and a bit chaotic. Also we came in at 8 pm. Food wasn't served until 8:40 pm. I asked the server why our food hadn't been served yet, since omakases have a set start time (usually), he said it's because we hadn't picked our beverages. What now?? It didn't make sense to me. Aren't you supposed to serve food and I would decide whether I'd like to drink an alcoholic beverage or not. Also, they charge for water whether it's sparkling or still water. I wouldn't call this "omakase", let alone "classic omakase". There is no sushi chef or sushi served. The only seafood we had was a sashimi set. I would give 3.5 stars out of 5 for food because they were delicious despite not being the traditional omakase. The course had a good mix of top grade wagyu, sashimi set, tempura, soba, and cooked(boiled) cod along with ice cream for dessert. I wouldn't come back to this establishment. read more

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Incredible tasting menu with attentive service and a cozy ambiance. You can see how much care is put into the food, as well as to create a thoughtful menu. read more

My husband and I went to Tei-An this weekend for a nice date lunch and I am so glad we did! The ambiance of the restaurant is calm and feels upscale with nice horseshoe style seating around a rock fountain. Our server gave us great recommendations and all of the food we tried was great. From the sashimi platter, our favorite by far was the tuna and salmon, but all of the fish was fresh and delicious. Of the tempura, we absolutely loved the shrimp, however the vegetables were also good. Our server recommended the soba noodles with the braised beef - the beef melted in your mouth it was so good, but the soba noodles and broth were also awesome. I was surprised at how amazing the sea bass and Brussels sprouts were as well, which is what my husband ordered. The sea bass was smooth like butter and the Brussels sprouts did not pale in comparison. We threw on the Hot Rock Washu-Beef last minute, which was a solid decision I stand by. The beef was incredibly tender and it was fun watching our server cook it on the rock. We finished our meal with the soba ice cream, which was also incredible. All in all, the food was great and the servers were just as awesome. I'm looking forward to another date sometime soon! read more

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We celebrated a birthday at Tei-an. The interior of the restaurant was well done and had just the right amount of lighting. Very clean and well designed/thought out in all aspects of the restaurant. The food was delicious. The sashimi was fresh. Flavors and course order was planned and paced very well. We did the omakase which was high price but definitely worth experiencing at least once. Our favorite cut of the night was the yellowtail. It was so good we ordered it again after the omakase was complete. However, the thing that stands out the most at Tei-an was the service! Starting from the valet to the hosts, and our waiters were all very helpful and attentive. read more

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Great service! Our server was kind, courteous, and took very good care of us from refilling sparkling water to answering questions about the daily special menu Our food came out beautifully and super flavorful! Will be excited to try their soba next. Great setting and ambience throughout the whole space. It's in the arts district, and it's like even the restaurant itself was touched with that Dallas arts district flair. Well done. Loved the flow and seating arrangements of the space. read more

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This is long but hear me out because I've spent months traveling three islands of Japan. Tei-An has excellent dishes in what they specialize in, but really mediocre dishes outside those specialties. The service is great, but the menu is very unclear and hard to follow. It all evens out to a good but not great experience. Tei-An specializes in Soba and fresh fish. They brag multiple times about having a connection in Tokyo that ships fish to the restaurant within 20 hours. That speed and freshness shows because every piece of fish I had was delicious. You'll love every cut. They also call themselves a soba house, and true to themselves, the basic soba noodle bowl with a simple dashi broth was their best dish. It's a clean and delicate dish oozing flavor to that point that you'll want to drink the broth. Every other dish was okay at best. The tonkatsu was closer to the color and consistency of a paitan ramen. It's a thin light dish with no seaweed, a huge single hunk of meat that's way too thick, and the egg is not standard. Anybody who has been to Ichiran will be disappointed because it felt like they're trying to create an Americanized tonkatsu instead of being true to their roots. The yakisoba was weirdly sweet and lacking any depth. It's a monotone dish that needed spice which I added at the table. The chicken karage had great bites and dry bites. You're not missing much. The Japanese eggplant was extremely gooey that may be off putting - think warm gooey pudding. It came with a ground beef base that tasted exactly like a Mexican picadillo. It as a starter also shouldn't be priced comparable to a entrée. It's not that large or good meaning it fit right in with the other starters. See my photos for reference. The poor menu design also didn't help. The menu is very large, has varying text sizes, and multiple sections with the same name but different contents. It's confusing to flip through such that nobody at my table was clear about which section covered what. For example, there are a few soba sections and multiple small plate sections. Furthermore, why is there a carbonara, a bolognese, and a gnocchi on the menu of a soba house? I can appreciate fusion creativity, but it feels very pandery and unneeded to have an expanded menu at this kind of restaurant. It shows that too much effort was spent on adding extra memu items instead of improving staple menu items. The service is prompt and very friendly, but I only need to hear about your fresh fish once - not three times. One server took a bit to explain their recommended menu items and an order in which to eat them. A single page in a revised menu explaining the chef's recommendations with prices would have been faster and clearer, because nobody remembers the half dozen items and order. Overall I'd go back for fish and soba. I would avoid literally everything else on the menu because nothing else I had was even remotely as good. It's annoying that ordering water isn't free unless you specifically request tap water, and it's just as bad that the menu isn't clear for ordering food. Tei-An is not an expensive restaurant but it is a disappointing one for how they present themselves. read more

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I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to omakase at Tei-An. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding! SERVICE: 5/5 Booking via Resy was simple, but when I needed to adjust our reservation because my partner wasn't up for omakase, the staff handled it with professionalism and ease. When we arrived, our seats were thoughtfully arranged, and our server, David, was knowledgeable and engaging, explaining each dish as it arrived. A special touch was how they adjusted my partner's seat and napkin while he was in the restroom--impressive attention to detail. OMAKASE: 5/5 Every dish in the omakase was crafted with precision and care. The fresh blue tuna from a recent carving show elevated the sashimi, and the soba noodles were the best I've ever tasted. I got the sampler which featured intriguing flavors, like black sesame, that were new and exciting. ATMOSPHERE: 5/5 The restaurant's ambiance was intimate and cozy, thanks to the soft lighting and minimalist Japanese decor. It created a soothing environment that perfectly complemented our meal. Overall, Tei-An delivered an exceptional dining experience that was well worth the cost. read more

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Went here for my birthday dinner and got the "classic omakase" experience. Through the night the food was good (it's not classic omakase where the chef makes it in front of you, you're served each dish sitting at a private table) some were questionable but the main reason I'm giving this place 2 stars is the way they do their services. We prepaid for the omakase, meaning we were just given each course/ dish at rounds. The issue comes in when we got the check, there were items charged that we had no idea were extra because it was NEVER MADE CLEAR? Like how am I supposed to know what is extra or not when I have no idea what is coming in each dish? So there's no way we can decline it. And I'm pretty sure we got charged for something we never ate, since I took a picture of every course and nowhere in there could I find anything similar to "Black Sesame Mousse" we were charged for. We should've asked there, but we just wanted to go home. Also had an issue with parking which held us up as well. Apparently we were supposed to be emailed or texted a link to validate our parking but never got it. The lady we were talking to seemed unsure and kept going in and out asking someone. Kind of disappointing experience and would go somewhere else that had more clear communication in the future. read more

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This place had been on my to-try list for years and it didn't disappoint!! Had the pleasure of visiting Tei-An for my birthday yesterday and from start to finish it was wonderful. The ambiance and design were simple while being so chic and high end. We ordered the omakase menu and everything was delicious but I especially loved the sea bass and sashimi while my husband's favorite was the hot stone Wagyu! If you haven't tried fresh wasabi before please try it here if you get any sashimi. I would have never known I liked wasabi without visiting this restaurant! My favorite personal touch of the omakase was the tempura figs that were grown in the chefs own garden. How special!! The cocktails were all so delicious and complex as well and I especially loved the wasabi salted rim of the yuzu margarita and the lychee martini was the best I've ever had! What made the night extra special was the amazing service by each and every server we encountered! Our main waiter was amazing but I soon learned it must be a requirement to work here because every single person took such good care of us the whole night! My husband and I agree this just took top spot as our favorite meal of all time! read more

Overall, I had a pretty good experience here. The interior is thoughtfully designed and the space feels well-organized, though it did get a little loud in certain areas, which made it a bit hard to have a conversation at times. The sushi and sashimi were fresh and nicely presented, but a few of the flavor combinations didn't quite hit the mark for me. Some of the dishes leaned more creative than balanced, especially when it came to the seafood. Service was generally attentive, though there were a few moments where we had to wait longer than expected--not a dealbreaker, just something I noticed. Drinks came out on time, and the cocktails were interesting, though one of mine ended up being a little too intense flavor-wise. It's definitely worth checking out if you're curious about a more unique take on Japanese cuisine. I enjoyed it overall, but I'm not sure I'd pick it for a special occasion or a more intimate dinner. read more

Beautiful restaurant serving both authentic and creative Japanese foods with great attention to quality in ingredients and service. We went for a bachelor party and ordered the omakase. All the dishes were incredible, especially the wagyu beef. We were all incredibly full by the end of the meal and enjoyed our time here. They also have a fancy Japanese toilet which was an experience in itself. read more

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This restaurant is the definition of bougie. It is beautiful and serene, in an upscale section of Dallas. Our service was exceptional and we never felt rushed. Unlike some Japanese restaurants, omakase here will give you a variety of different foods. Some were more flavorful than others. The wine list is posh and expensive. For that price point, it is a sin that the white wine wasn't served chilled. We are glad we experienced dinner here. read more

We went here for the Valentine's Day omakase experience. The ambience and Valentine's Day aesthetic were on point that day. We loved all the decorations. As soon as we sat down we were catered to the whole time we were there. We haven't done many omakase experiences, but this one was definitely different than what we were used to. Most of them that we've done were mainly sushi. There was such a variety in the dishes we got. Everything was very well made, flavorful and plated. We almost ordered more, but it's a good thing we didn't because one of the last dishes was an original soba noodles. We were definitely full at the end of the experience. Would recommend this for a date night vibe. read more

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I am probably not the best person to leave a review for a Japanese restaurant as overall I'm not a huge fan of most Japanese cuisine. However, I will say that Tei-An is a fantastic place and if you are a fan of Japanese, like my husband, you will find the food to be spectacular! The restaurant is small, dim, and quiet which are some of my favorite things. I did comment while we were there that it felt as though you really were in Japan! We were sat at the wrap around bar area (I'm not sure what the technical name would be) which proved to be a fun place to both eat and people watch. You start your meal with a warm towelette which was nice but the uncultured people we are we had no idea where to set them down when were finished, turns out its the little basket! Also you're given a paper copy of the specials; however, a digital menu for everything else, which I can't stand. It isn't that I hate my phone I just don't want to have to use it throughout my meal. The server will then offer bottled still or sparkling water, we asked for tap and were told that they don't have tap so we paid $8.00 for water. I should have asked to take home the water we didn't drink. For cocktails my husband ordered the Old Fashioned and I got a fantastic Gimlet, most expensive item we ordered and it was absolutely delicious. For the food my husband had two pieces of sushi, he seemed blissed out by them. Afterwards we shared the Crab & Sea Urchin Risotto which was very good and the Crab Omelette Soba which was excellent! But by far my favorite dish of the night was the Hot Rock Duck, 10/10 would get again and would devour every night if I could! We ended our meal with Hot Soba Tea (something I've never had but greatly enjoyed), the Tiramisu (very sweet), and Black Sesame Mousse (perfect amount of sweet). The service was kind and overall genuine; however, I know they had tap water somewhere! For both Japanese lovers and those that love them Tei-An is a Dallas institution and well worth a visit even if you do have to pay for water. read more

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Simply excellent execution, service and experience. Loved every single moment. If looking for something other than curated experience that exceeds every expectation at a price that is too low given the quantity and truly differentiated experience. Beautifully ambiance with an appropriately limited seating to allow for a very high-touch experience. Get here as soon as possible read more

This is definitely a special occasion place. I wanted to try it since it ended up being close to the ballet. This place was dimly lit and where we were seated was mostly couples. Got a reservation right when they opened and it was nice. The place definitely gets loud as it starts to fill up. They gave me a basket to place my purse in so it wasn't hanging from my seat. TLDR: It's good but seriously for special occasions. I wouldn't say it's entirely unique or mind blowing. Most dishes are shareable and we left full without spending more than $300 after tip. Our server explained how the traditional course order went and was readily available with questions. They're fancy with the water here and it's like $8 a bottle. Started off with sushi which was very fresh and delicious. We ended up ordering it twice. The white seaweed salad was light and refreshing, for sure unique if you're not Asian I should've known lol but it was still nice to see how a restaurant prepared it versus my family. We also got the washu beef hot rock which ended up being one of my favorites. The main star and thing they're known for is the house made soba noodles, which I admit we're really good. I could eat double the portion the gave. The dipping broth that came with it was the perfect level of salty and they give you the soba liquid after to turn it into a sipping broth. The duck was overcooked to me :( miyazaki beef soba noodles with broth was also delicious and warming but nothing special. The beef was super tender. The soba ice cream was not what I expected. It was good and most of the sweetness came from the black honey but I think my favorite part was the toasted powder they had on top. It added a whole different profile to the dessert. All in all, it's a good restaurant but now that I've had it, I can cross it off the list and keep it that way. read more

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I'm not sure if the food or the service was best but they were both 10/10. My friend and I tried the 7 course chef's menu with sake tasting. If this is your first time here, I highly recommend. The passing of the dishes, the knowledge of the staff, the willingness to explain and answer questions made this feel intimate and expansive at the same time. The Waygu cooked at the table and the sea bass were my favorite courses while my friend loved the sushi best. This is a dining experience not a dinner out. Enjoy! read more

Did lunch for two at the counter. While some of food was good, some was not. Tei-An falls short of competitors at its price-point. Ambiance - 5/5 Upscale. Serene. Excellent water-feature. Service - 3/5 Knowledgeable but affected and insincere. Reading between the lines is mandatory. The kind of place that judges you on your outfit. Tuna with Karashi Mustard - 4/5 An off-menu item recommended by the staff. Unusual and tasty. Yellowtail Collar - 4/5 Perfectly cooked, but nothing unique. Soba with Matsutake Mushrooms - 2/5 A waste of this precious ingredient. Sashimi - 2/5 Cuts advertised on the menu were not yet prepared by lunchtime, so we ended up with what the chef recommended, which was not impressive. Black Sesame Mousse - 5/5 Exceedingly creamy and rich in black sesame flavor. If you do come here, this is a must-order. Value - 2/5 Even at lunchtime, our meal here was significantly worse than other fine dining restaurants in Dallas, at a higher price point. read more

A Rolls parked outside.... Who the hell is in here!? Got the omekase. Perfection. Sake pairings. Superb. Service was impeccable. Definitely a must try in Dallas. read more

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Tei-An is exactly the contemporary zen Japanese it claims to be. An aroma of woody incense is pleasingly present as soon as you walk in. The decor and stone arrangements also make the earthy vibe a comfortable dining environment. Our server, Janie was very kind and went out of her way to provide exceptional service. She introduced the menu and explained how the sequence on how the food is served. The house made pickles were a refreshingly excellent start to open our taste pallet. They were a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and tart. Highly recommended. The soba sampler is a great way to taste different flavor pairing for the soba. The bolognese is an interesting take on westernizing soba. It has the light texture of soba noodles combined with the richness of mushrooms and cheese. The chicken karaage was disappointing to me as it tasted pre-packaged and out of the freezer. I know it's not the what they specialize in, but they could improve the karaage recipe to taste more traditionally Japanese. Other than that, I enjoyed my experience at Tei-An because everyone was super hospitable. Other servers stopped by our table to exchange our dirty plates and wipe the water off our table. I can tell there's a lot of effort put into the details of service. I hope others can have the same positive experience as I did. read more

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Came here on a Friday night. My last visit was years ago, and I was hoping to relive the great experience I had then. I made the right call. I know a lot of people come here for their Omakase. I actually haven't had their Omakase, so I won't be speaking to that. I ordered from their regular and seasonal menu. Honestly, if this was my first time coming here, I'd be confused. The menu at Tei-An is fairly extensive, but if I can summarize it, it's a combination of shared plates and individual meals. They're really known for hand made soba (buckwheat noodle), so if this is your first time, definitely, get their sampler soba. Now on to my own experience that night. I had made a reservation earlier in the day, so I was quickly seated. They sometimes get packed, so definitely try to call ahead if you didn't make a reservation. That night, almost all tables were occupied, so I got lucky. After briefly appreciating the decor, the server greeted warmly and gave me time to look at the menu. When he came back, I asked him a few questions and recommendation before ordering. He's very knowledgeable about the menu, so I felt safe following his recommendations where I saw fit. I started with the white seaweed. I never ordered this before, but saw that it's a pretty popular dish. It wasn't bad, but I probably won't get it again next time as it didn't feel like anything special. The seasonal menu this time has some interesting fish I'd like to try, so I also ordered today's sashimi. I wish I had gotten more tho. The dish came with 8 or so pieces, 2 of each fish. I got the usual salmon, tuna, yellowtail, but also got one fish from Toyosu market. They're all delicious!! Next I got the whole grilled eel. I love grilled eel/unagi, but my beef is usually it's not prepared well, so you can feel all the tiny bones. This one was amazing and came with gobo tempura, which tasted like fries. A meal at Tei-An just won't be complete without Tei-An shrimp. I dreamed about having the dish again for a very long time, and when it finally arrived, it didn't disappoint. The shrimp was fresh; the crunch was just right; the mayo sauce that came with was to die for. Two other dishes I got were the crab and uni risotto and eggplant soba. The risotto was good and creamy as always. The eggplant soba is a hot soba dish. It was still pretty good, but I definitely feel like soba is better served cold. To top the night, I ordered the buckwheat ice cream with black honey and black sesame mousse. The two balanced each other as the honey was sweet while the mousse was somewhat savory. I probably overdid it that night with the amount of food I ordered, but honestly, it was well worth it. The ambience is always wonderful, and the servers are always attentive. Hope to be back some time soon! read more

Second visit at Tei-An and was pretty satisfied on my second visit as well. Their service and atmosphere are top notch, and their food is also very good. While we enjoyed all the dishes our favorite is their soba sampler. I love the fact that you can enjoy different flavors of dipping sauce and their soba noodles are freshly made in house. Honestly not sure if I would strongly recommend this place for other food, for fresh soba, this is the place to go! Oh and their desserts are awesome too. read more

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Intrigued by the allure of handmade soba noodles at Tei-An, I was drawn in by the promise of an authentic Japanese experience. The website's description of a brilliant omakase lured us to reserve a table for a special occasion. The restaurant's attention to detail became evident as we stepped in. The ambiance, with dimly lit bulbs illuminating the omakase bar, and the meticulously ironed linen napkins paired with dark wood chopsticks, showcased a rejection of opulence in favor of an acute attention to detail. Upon arrival, we were given a QR code to browse the diverse yet concise menu online. The dishes offered a range of experiences, each crafted with dedication. Our culinary journey began with a delightful mistake - we were accidentally served a veal bone marrow, which they made complimentary and ended up being one of our favorites. Now for the omakase, which I now presume to be stagnant (and largely composed of standard menu items): The seaweed salad was a delightful palate cleanser. Unfortunately, the sashimi considerably lacked freshness. The A5 Wagyu was decadent and we enjoyed it despite a bit of snarkiness from the waiter preparing it for us and the corn tempura was lovely but the party next to us had the same omakase and they received ebi tempura in addition to corn. The perfectly cooked bass was marred by excessive soy sauce-based glaze. Anticipation for the much-awaited handmade soba was met with an unexpected bolognese, a flavor and texture mismatch that left me disappointed. Our meal ended on a sweet note, and the soba ice cream was an adventurous experience, though a challenge for those with a mild sweet tooth. While struggling to finish, I could imagine it being a delightful shared treat. Yet, as we progressed through the courses, it became clear that many were standard offerings. The artistic vision and bold flavors promised by previous reviews didn't consistently shine through. While not regretful of the visit, I found myself wishing we had just chosen items from the menu rather than receiving a vastly unoriginal omakase. In summary, Tei-An's commitment to detail and some standout dishes made our visit worthwhile. However, the overall experience left me pondering the gap between the promised brilliance and the reality we encountered. I encourage others to go for dinner and choose menu items at face value - your $144+ will go much farther. I also hope that the chef will find his courage to produce an omakase that Dallas can become proud of again. Menu: https://storage.googleapis.com/c.emenu.me/index.html#/3f1ae0d145a74898a7d7b45a06751cc9 read more

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Tei-An offers delicious, high-quality food in downtown Dallas. I came here on a Wednesday evening without a reservation and was seated at the bar. The ambiance was very chic and romantic. Water (still and sparkling) is sold in liter glass bottles for $8 per bottle. Sashimi appetizer ($30) - The sashimi came with 2 pieces each: tuna, salmon, hamachi, and octopus. The sashimi melted in your mouth and was savored too quickly. I, unfortunately, wasn't a fan of the octopus. (4/5) Grilled maitake mushrooms ($13) - The grilled maitake was plentiful however lacked flavor. We ended up dipping the mushrooms in soy sauce. (3/5) Vegetable tempura ($14) - This dish comes with lightly fried vegetables, with 2 of each: kabocha, shishito pepper, green bean, asparagus, sweet potato/Japanese yam, shitake mushroom (4/5) Spanish bluefin tuna ($11.50 per nigiri)- For the price, I expected a buttery bluefin tuna and I got just that. The sushi rice was perfect and the nigiri was delectable. (5/5) Duck breast soba ($18) - The dish comes with homemade soba and a savory dipping broth with duck breast. The noodles were good, but I wish the soba had come with wasabi to brighten the flavor. (4/5) Overall, Tei-An is a great place for a celebratory meal or a nice date night. I also highly recommend coming with a friend so you're able to try more dishes. read more

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